Happy Valentine’s Day! You Make Me Happy Masking Technique Card

Happy Valentine's Day from Darla @inkheaven! You make me happy card with masking technique!

Happy Valentine’s Day From Me To You!

I shared this fun Valentine’s Day card earlier during my Online Sale-a-bration launch on Facebook. Furthermore, I have already shared a few of those fun projects with you here on my blog. I also meant to share this one with you a bit sooner. However, I have been dealing with some structural, physical issues that make it difficult to do too many hours of computer work. Consequently, this post is a little later than I would have liked! In addition, if you missed my online launch, you can request to join the group to see all the projects, get the tutorials, and watch the videos. (Please note, there is no charge to be in this group!) CLICK HERE TO JOIN

This is a fun card that can be used for Valentine’s Day, or anytime, to acknowledge those in your life that make you happy. It looks complicated. However, it’s created using a simple masking technique that packs a lot of punch!

Additionally – I have some happy news about the free, So Hoppy Together, Sale-a-bration stamp set that I used to create this card! (To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE) Beginning March 1st, Stampin’ Up! will be offering Sale-a-bration Coordination products for a limited time! One of them will be framelits for this this adorable stamp set! The framelits will be available from March 1st through March 31st OR while supplies last! Be sure to check my specials and offers page on March 1st for all of the juicy details!

The Masking Technique

Masking with shapes to highlight an image is one of my favorite techniques. This is probably due to so many shapes nowadays that can be created with dies and punches which means no fussy cutting!

Here is what you will need to duplicate this technique:

  • Heart shaped die or punch
  • Foam brayer
  • Image stamp to highlight
  • Ink pads
  • Card stock
  • Window Sheet (optional)
  • Washi Tape or temporary adhesive

Follow these steps:

  • Die cut or punch your heart shape from Window Sheet (You can also use paper or card stock. I like to use a window sheet and save it for future use.)
  • Attach the shape to your card with washi tape rolled up underneath (or with temporay adhesive)
  • Ink up your foam brayer and roll over your card randomly until you like how it looks.
  • Carefully remove your Window Sheet shape (it will be covered in ink!)
  • Stamp the image you want to highlight in the center of the image you created with mask.

Create your own Valentine’s Day You Make Me Happy Masking Technique card with this tutorial and shopping list:

But wait! Before you shop – you need to know about Sale-a-bration! Sale-a-bration is Stampin’ Up!’s premier annual sale! Given that, with every $50 you spend you will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice! To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE.

For the tutorial with photo, measurements, shopping list, and directions – CLICK HERE 

Please remember, shopping with me allows me to continue sharing these fabulous techniques, ideas, and tutorials!

Happy Shopping @inkheaven
Thank you for shopping with me @inkheaven

Specials and Offers – CLICK HERE

To learn more about the 2019 Occasions Catalog – CLICK HERE

To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE

Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help with this masking technique, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this project and technique you might also enjoy this project and technique – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs Before You Find Your Prince

You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

You have to kiss a lot of frogs…

Before you find your prince! This cute card is so easy, a ton of fun, and includes free stamps! Plus, you really don’t have to kiss a frog – how much better can it get? For starters, I have a free tutorial for you – and a Facebook Live how-to video replay for you! Not to mention, I have a great tool to go with my tutorials so you know exactly which size dies to use when using the Be Mine Framelits and the Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies! To get my Inkheaven Lowndown on these dies – CLICK HERE

In addition to this prince of a deal, I have some happy news regarding this adorable little frog and the, “So Hoppy Together stamp set!” This fun, free Sale-a-bration stamp set has some framelit dies that will be available to purchase for a limited time – March 1st – March 31. I will be updating my specials page with all the information, so be sure to check back! To find your prince…um, I means learn more about Sale-a-bration and how to earn this cute set for free – CLICK HERE

Create your own frog prince card with this tutorial and shopping list:

But wait! Before you shop – you need to know about Sale-a-bration! Sale-a-bration is Stampin’ Up!’s premier annual sale! Given that, with every $50 you spend you will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice! To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE.

For the tutorial with photo, measurements, shopping list, and directions – CLICK HERE 

Happy Shopping @inkheaven
Thank you for shopping with me @inkheaven

Specials and Offers – CLICK HERE

To learn more about the 2019 Occasions Catalog – CLICK HERE

To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE

Watch Video For More Detailed Instructions

Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this fun, frog prince, I just adore you, Valentine, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this project and you have found your prince, you might like to create this simple Valentine project to keep him from turning back into a frog – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always